diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md
index 44f9dcd17..4a1a4d652 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name:  A support request
-about: Need help with using hledger ? Ask on #hledger IRC or hledger mail list.
+about: Need help with using hledger ? Ask on \#hledger IRC or hledger mail list.
 labels:
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